On this week’s episode of Why Morocco I traveled to the Sahara Desert to visit fellow Canadian Michelle Fletcher and her partner Kamal Yassine at their sand… Read more “Meet a couple who built a sand castle in the Sahara Desert”
Category: Travel
You don’t want to miss this new restaurant in Marrakech!
For the tenth episode of Why Morocco, I sat down with Cassie Karinsky, co-owner of +61, Marrakech’s own Australian restaurant. Cassie’s an entrepreneur and has owned a… Read more “You don’t want to miss this new restaurant in Marrakech!”
2018: A Year in Review
I’m sure I’m not alone when I say, I cannot believe another year has come to a close. And who’s with me when I say, what a… Read more “2018: A Year in Review”
What you need to know about argan oil with Dana Elemara
For the ninth episode of Why Morocco, I’m joined in studio by my dear friend Dana Elemara, founder of Arganic. Dana and I share leaving our secure… Read more “What you need to know about argan oil with Dana Elemara”
Tamazirt by Amayour, or my favourite yoga retreat centre in Morocco
As I get older, I find myself longing for life in the countryside where life is slower. And in many ways simpler. Where a walk to the… Read more “Tamazirt by Amayour, or my favourite yoga retreat centre in Morocco”
Why you need to visit Meknes in 2019 with Lauren Keith on episode 008 of Why Morocco
For the eighth episode of Why Morocco, I reached former colleague and sometimes editor Lauren Keith. Lauren is Lonely Planet’s Destination Editor for the Middle East & North… Read more “Why you need to visit Meknes in 2019 with Lauren Keith on episode 008 of Why Morocco”
Exploring brutalist architecture in Morocco on episode 007 of Why Morocco
I can’t believe it’s already November and I’m posting the seventh episode of Why Morocco. You see, I launched this podcast to capture the conversations with the… Read more “Exploring brutalist architecture in Morocco on episode 007 of Why Morocco”
Chatting Tracing Morocco with Hendrik Beikirch on episode 006 of Why Morocco
For the sixth episode of Why Morocco, I headed out to the Montresso* Foundation to meet with artist Hendrik Beikirch, the artist behind the Tracing Morocco project… Read more “Chatting Tracing Morocco with Hendrik Beikirch on episode 006 of Why Morocco”
Stepping inside the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech on episode 005 of Why Morocco podcast
For the fifth episode of Why Morocco, I stepped out of the studio and into the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech where I met with Mme Christine… Read more “Stepping inside the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech on episode 005 of Why Morocco podcast”
Chatting design in Marrakech on episode 004 of Why Morocco
When I was creating the Why Morocco podcast concept, I knew it had to be like listening in on a conversation between two friends. And that’s exactly… Read more “Chatting design in Marrakech on episode 004 of Why Morocco”
There’s another reason to head back to the YSL museum in Marrakech
It’s one of my favourite places to retreat to in Marrakech. A wander through the permanent collection at the musée Yves Saint Laurent marrakech immediately puts me… Read more “There’s another reason to head back to the YSL museum in Marrakech”
Episode 03 Why Morocco – Nargisse Benkabbou on Moroccan cuisine
For the third episode of Why Morocco, I reached blogger, chef and cookbook author Nargisse Benkabbou by phone at her home in London in advance of her… Read more “Episode 03 Why Morocco – Nargisse Benkabbou on Moroccan cuisine”
A must-read travelogue about Morocco by Martin Rose
I was having a chat with my friend Cris one Ramadan evening about the state of travel writing and how it’s just not the same as it… Read more “A must-read travelogue about Morocco by Martin Rose”
Street art in Casablanca, Morocco
From 25 June to 1 July, three international and one national street artists took to the streets of Casablanca to brighten up the white city (Dar Beida… Read more “Street art in Casablanca, Morocco”
What I’m listening to before the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival from 21 to 23 June 2018
It’s almost time for the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Festival to take over the laid-back town of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Held this year from 21… Read more “What I’m listening to before the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival from 21 to 23 June 2018”
Touda EcoLodge, looking finer than ever!
Since reading a feature about the artisans and way of life in Morocco’s Ait Bougemez Valley in the High Atlas Mountains in Lonely Planet back in 2011,… Read more “Touda EcoLodge, looking finer than ever!”
Casamemoire’s Journées du Patrimoine kick off on 9 May 2018
If you haven’t noticed from my Instagram feed that is filling up these days with Casablanca images, or the article I wrote for The Independent about architectural… Read more “Casamemoire’s Journées du Patrimoine kick off on 9 May 2018”
Tasting Marrakech tour options
As my love and knowledge of Marrakech expands, I’ve expanded our Tasting Marrakech tour offerings to include new neighbourhoods, new foods, and new opportunities to get to… Read more “Tasting Marrakech tour options”
Tmecha fel Medina (A walk in the medina) by street artist Jace
It was a cloudy Friday afternoon when I met with the amazing Elise from Montresso* Art Foundation (a dear friend and PR colleague) along with members of… Read more “Tmecha fel Medina (A walk in the medina) by street artist Jace”
Just back from: Summer in Canada
Morning yoga classes followed by locally roasted coffee at the local cafe. A bit of work followed by afternoons at the beach. Local micro-brews and Ontario wines… Read more “Just back from: Summer in Canada”